GERMANY TRAIN TRAVEL GUIDE FOR FIRST TIMERS | How to Take Trains in Germany (Step by Step!)
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Published 2023-09-20
Be sure to read the written version of this guide for MANY more details & tips: happytowander.com/how-to-take-trains-in-germany/
00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:53 A BRIEF INTRO TO THE GERMAN RAIL SYSTEM
2:10 TYPES OF TRAINS IN GERMANY
4:41 STEP BY STEP HOW TO TAKE TRAINS IN GERMANY (INTRO)
4:46 1) DECIDE IF TRAINS ARE THE RIGHT CHOICE
5:31 2) BUY TRAIN TICKETS
7:44 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON GERMAN TRAINS
12:58 3) BUY SNACKS BEFORE YOUR TRIP
13:39 4) ARRIVE AT THE STATION
14:57 5) GET TO THE PLATFORM
15:36 6) FIND THE RIGHT CARRIAGE
15:57 7) FIND YOUR SEAT
17:48 8) GET COMFY & ENJOY THE JOURNEY
18:23 9) DISEMBARK
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I hope you enjoy this guide on how to take trains in Germany! I cover lots of topics from how to get the best deals on German train tickets, how seat reservations work on German trains, how to find the right platform and train carriage, amenities and perks of German trains, 1st vs 2nd class on German trains, the difference between different types of German trains (including German ICE trains, IC Intercity Trains, EuroCity trains and more) along with German regional trains and German local trains like S-Bahn and U-Bahn.
All Comments (21)
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Hi everyone, I hope you enjoy this week’s guide to German train travel! Believe it or not, there are MANY additional considerations and tips I left out of the video for time sake, so be sure to read the written version for the full scoop: happytowander.com/how-to-take-trains-in-germany/ PS: The titles for steps 6 & 7 went missing for some reason - oops! I've included them in the time stamps though for your reference.
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I think this is one of the most comprehensive guide that I came across.... Awesome!
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as a chronic overthinker i very much appreciate how much you go into detail. thank you!!
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Fantastic information, great video. We love traveling by rail, your tips are a blessing.😊
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This is so helpful to my future trip thank you!
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We used your amazing tips on a recent trip to Germany and I wanted to say thank you so much for making your channel and blog. It really made our planning so much easier and we had such a good trip.
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Another wonderful video Christina. Full of pertinent and reliable information, and done in a friendly and open manner. Loved it. (Also....I see what you did with slowing down your cadence when narrating. It was never a concern of mine, but i know some of your viewers who wished it was slower, will be overjoyed at your effort. Such a class act.)
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Super helpful- thanks!
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Wow, so much useful information! Thank you!
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Love your channel, using trains for Christmas markets this December, great tips, fellow b.c.er
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Great sharing!
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Very well-done and presented!
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Thank you so much I'm traveling to german in 2 weeks and trying to understand how to get from one city to another. It helped a lot
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Thank you so much for explaining the railway system😉🇺🇸
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I will travel for the first time to Germany in a few days, and this video is amazing. Thank you!
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It is very❤️useful... Thank you
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Omggggg! You are a life saver. Just subscribe to your channel
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Thank you, we're going to Germany in 3 weeks. These instructions will be a big help!!
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Thanks for the advice on DB. I am a retired Canadian living in Strasbourg, so I often take DB. Oh, and you are absolutely correct about the Canadian train system: there are NO high-speed trains in Canada.
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You are a superstar! Your channel has been my favourite thing in the planning phase of my trip!! Any recommendations for things to do around Christmas time in Stuggart & Munich?
